Daily Archive : Saturday August 25, 2012

News

Carpentersville woman victim in I-90 rollover crash
One woman is dead following a rollover crash on I-90 near Roselle Road on Saturday morning, state officials said. A silver SUV was traveling inbound on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway when it overturned about 11:30 a.m. near Roselle Road, Illinois State Police Sgt. Tim Moore said. One lane of the roadway was closed for several hours, but reopened Saturday afternoon.

Ahead of Isaac, GOP scraps convention's first dayAssociated PressRepublican officials abruptly announced plans Saturday night to scrap the first day of their national convention, bowing to the threat of Tropical Storm Isaac as it bore down menacingly on Florida. "The safety of those in Isaac's path is of the utmost importance," tweeted Mitt Romney, his formal nomination as presidential candidate pushed back by a minimum of 24 hours from Monday night to Tuesday.

Island Lake municipal complex plan under fire
By Dann GireIsland Lake trustees and Mayor Debbie Herrmann unveiled plans Saturday for a proposed municipal complex and new police department. Officials said the village must choose between the cost of renovating the current buildings, constructed in 1955, and the cost of constructing new facilities.

Neil Armstrong, first man on the moon, dies at 82 Bloomberg NewsNeil Armstrong was a soft-spoken engineer who became a global hero when as a steely-nerved pilot he made "one giant leap for mankind" with a small step onto the moon. The modest man, who had people on Earth entranced and awed from almost a quarter-million miles away, but credited others for the feat, died Saturday. He was 82.

Group protests wages outside Des Plaines Goodwill
By Melissa SilverbergNewsWhile holding signs and chanting "disabled workers from Goodwill cannot pay their bills," about 10 people from the National Federation of the Blind of Illinois marched outside the Des Plaines Goodwill store on Saturday morning, protesting what they said are unfair wages for disabled workers.

Thousands take a sip at Naperville Wine Fest
By Jessica CilellaThousands of people basked in the sun and sipped on some reds, whites and pinks at the 10th annual Naperville Wine Festival this weekend. "It's a great event," said Yumiko Damashek, who was visiting from Japan. "It's a nice variety of wines."

Isaac heads toward Florida
Associated PressTropical Storm Isaac's center made landfall just before midday Saturday near the far-eastern tip of Cuba, downing trees and power lines. It's expected to hit Florida as a Category 2 hurricane early Monday.

Geneva foundation’s Concert for a Cure benefits Parkinson’s research
By Lenore T. AdkinsJoanie Fisher, of Elgin, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease nine years ago and four years ago, she heard about the Paul Ruby Foundation. She's been a part of the group ever since and volunteers for its annual fundraiser, Concert for a Cure, held Saturday at Tanna Farms in Geneva.

Armstrong called humble hero who served country
Associated PressWhen Neil Armstrong walked on the moon all those years ago, he made his country believe that anything was possible with ingenuity and dedication — and in the process became of America's greatest heroes, his friends, colleagues and admirers said Saturday after news that the former astronaut had died.

Ballistics show victims hit by police gunfire
Associated PressAll nine people wounded during a dramatic confrontation between police and a gunman outside the Empire State Building were struck by bullets fired by the two officers, police said Saturday, citing ballistics evidence.

Kidney for transplant put in trash
Associated PressA nurse accidentally disposed of a kidney from a living donor this month at an Ohio hospital, and doctors tried unsuccessfully for at least two hours to resuscitate the organ in what medical experts describe as a rare accident, health officials said.

Some fashions just won’t fly
Associated PressAirlines give many reasons for refusing to let you board, but none stir as much debate as this: How you're dressed.A woman flying from Las Vegas on Southwest this spring says she was confronted by an airline employee for showing too much cleavage.

Hundreds attend Lombard village president’s funeral
By Jessica CilellaAbout 400 people attended a funeral Mass Saturday for Lombard Village President William "Bill" Mueller at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Saturday morning. Mueller, 76, who had been battling the cancer multiple myeloma, died Aug. 18 from complications of West Nile virus.

West Side library branch grand opening a smash
By Lenore T. AdkinsThe new west side branch of the Fox River Valley Public Library District welcomed more than 1,700 visitors, who were eager to check it out during its grand opening on Saturday."It's very exciting, everyone has been waiting a long time to have services out this way," said Nancy Kendzior, the branch's manager.

Mexico probes U.S. embassy car shooting
Associated PressMexican authorities are trying to sort out why a U.S. Embassy vehicle was ambushed by federal police on a rural back road in mountains south of the capital, leaving two U.S. government workers wounded.

Notable deaths last week
Long before Kathy Griffin was languishing on the D-list, Roseanne Barr was calling herself a domestic goddess and Joan Rivers was asking audiences if they could talk, wild-haired housewife-turned-comedian Phyllis Diller was dishing one-liners about her husband, Fang.

Images from the life of Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has died at age 82. A statement from the family says he died following complications resulting from cardiovascular procedures.Armstrong commanded the Apollo 11 spacecraft that landed on the moon July 20, 1969. He radioed back to Earth the historic news of "one giant leap for mankind." Armstrong and fellow astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin spent...

Dredge operators fight to keep Mississippi open
Associated PressThe Mississippi River is fed by the third-largest watershed in the world — a large chunk of the U.S. and part of Canada — and drought in that area means lower water along the river.

Stolp brought Aurora together on common ground
By John JarosOn May 17, 1837, Joseph G. Stolp set out from his home in Marcellus, N.Y., to seek his fortune in "the West" — Illinois. Stolp, just short of 25 years old, had completed an apprenticeship, learning the wool manufacturing trade. He had invested in machinery and intended to start his own woolen mill operation. Stolp was headed for a little village on the Fox River that recently had acquired...

Northwest suburban mental health agencies say they’re hurt by state cuts
By Amber DvorakWhile the impact of state budget cuts on mental health clinics in Chicago and Tinley Park has received a lot of attention, smaller, community-based services in the Northwest suburbs say they are also feeling the impact.The Josselyn Center in Northfield in fiscal year 2009 received $850,000 from the state; in fiscal year 2012, it received $450,000.

Secret to a healthy marriage: finding the time
By Ken PottsWhat's the secret to having a healthy marriage? Our Ken Potts says there are many factors, but perhaps none more important than making the time for each other. It's not, of course, as easy as it sounds.

Sandusky victim sues Penn StateAssociated PressHARRISBURG, Pa. — The young man whose 2009 allegations of sexual abuse led to the Penn State scandal and criminal convictions of former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky is asking a court to find the university also at fault.

Refinery blast kills 24 in Venezuela, dozens hurtAssociated PressCARACAS, Venezuela — A huge explosion rocked Venezuela's biggest oil refinery early Saturday, killing at least 24 people and injuring more than 50 others in the deadliest disaster in memory for the country's key oil industry.Balls of fire rose over the Amuay refinery, one of the largest in the world, in video posted on the Internet by people who were nearby at the time.

Isaac passes Haiti, heads toward Cuba, FloridaAssociated PressPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Tropical Storm Isaac swept across Haiti's southern peninsula early Saturday, dousing a capital city prone to flooding and adding to the misery of a poor nation still trying to recover from the terrible 2010 earthquake.

Michigan couple killed in powered parachute crashAssociated PressGOLDEN TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police in West Michigan say a couple died when their powered parachute crashed into sand dunes.According to the Oceana County sheriff's office, 66-year-old Henry Austin was flying the aircraft and his wife, Carol Austin, was riding in the passenger seat during the crash Friday evening at Silver Lake State Park.

Romney turns to Ohio amidst distractions Associated PressPOWELL, Ohio — Mitt Romney and running mate Paul Ryan are telling Ohio voters that President Barack Obama still doesn't have any idea how to salvage the tough economy he inherited.

Suspect arrested in shooting of ISU studentAssociated PressNORMAL, Ill. — Police in central Illinois have arrested a 23-year-old suspect in last week's shooting of an Illinois State University student.WGLT-FM reported Friday that Marshall Smith, of Bloomington, is being held on $1 million bond. He has been charged with aggravated battery and aggravated discharge of a firearm near a school.

Eureka, Knox to play in Abe Lincoln BowlAssociated PressEUREKA, Ill. — There are no bowl games for the Division III colleges but a couple of Illinois schools have created one for themselves based on their ties to Abe Lincoln.Eureka College and Knox College will play the Abraham Lincoln Bowl starting this season and every year through at least 2015.

Chicago area warned of air pollution on SaturdayAssociated PressChicago-area residents are being warned about high levels of air pollution Saturday. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency says another day of hot weather prompted an Air Pollution Action Day in the metro Chicago because it expects elevated levels of ground-level ozone.

4 killed, 12 wounded in separate Chicago shootingsAssociated PressCHICAGO — Four people are dead and at least a dozen wounded following shootings that started Friday afternoon in Chicago.Police say a gunman firing from a mountain bike killed a 17-year-old boy and injured a woman on the city's South Side. The Cook County medical examiner's office identified the teen as Lucian Dreux.

Ex-Obama supporters disillusioned on South SideBy The Washington PostPresident Barack Obama's much ballyhooed 2009 stimulus package has failed to touch ordinary South Side residents who are frustrated by the lack of jobs, economic growth and their influence. The disillusionment of once fierce Obama admirers may hamper the president's reelection chances by subtly dampening black voter turnout. "His people should've done something more about it by now," activist...

Hundreds apply for Deferred Action program in Wheaton
By Justin KmitchSamuel Carrasco was only 6 when his parents put him in the trunk of their car and drove across the U.S. border into Texas. Carrasco, 23, of Wheaton, was one of several hundred people who stood in line for hours Friday at World Relief DuPage/Aurora headquarters in Wheaton to participate in a workshop to ensure he successfully qualifies for the recently announced Deferred Action for Childhood...

Aurora cops raising money for Special Olympics
Aurora Police Department submissionOfficers from the Aurora Police Department, in association with Suicide Prevention Services in Batavia, are staging a motorcycle ride with proceeds going to Special Olympics Illinois and Suicide Prevention Services. The "Ride for the Athletes" Motorcycle Poker Run will be Sunday, Sept. 9, starting at AMVETS Post 103, 1194 Jericho Road. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with the first motorcyclists...

Sports

Cougars creep closer to playoff berth
Special to the Daily HeraldKs:The Kane County Cougars netted a must-win Saturday night. With their 4-3 victory over the Burlington Bees before 11,359 at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark in Geneva, the Cougars moved within 2 games of the West Division's final playoff spot.

The phenom in our midst – Chris Sale By Matt SpiegelThe first time I was conscious of the baseball phenomena was Doc Gooden in 1985, when he won pitching's triple crown and laid claim to one of the best season's anyone has ever seen. Here, we all recall the feeling when Kerry Wood arrived with a 20-strikeout bang. Maybe Mark Prior in 2003 did it for you, though the stains of history can disfigure the memories. Chris Sale is bringing more pitching joy and awe to this baseball town than anyone since Kid K.

Boomers blast 5 homers in romp Special to the Daily HeraldSchaumburg blasted a franchise-record 5 homers — including the first grand slam in Boomers history — to outslug the Rockford RiverHawks 15-1 on Saturday night.

Girls volleyball/Scouting the Fox Valley
By Jerry FitzpatrickBartlett HawksCoach: Michele Ehrlich (first season)Conference: Upstate Eight (Valley)Last year: 15-20, 2-4 FVC ValleyTop players: seniors Elizabeth Arco (MH), Cara Carrion (DS), Haley Hasenstein (RS), Katie Hrbacek (OH), Claire Krohn (RS), Gianna Miceli (MH/RS); juniors Kristina Arns (MH), Lexi Cazzato (DS), Rachel Hartford (OH), Hannah Senne (DS); sophomore Danielle Santucci (S)Outlook: Only outside hitter Katie Hrbacek and middle Elizabeth Arco return from a team that lost to St. Charles North in the first round of last year’s Class 4A playoffs. With so many new players on the roster, including sophomore setter Danielle Santucci, it could take some matches before the Hawks spread their wings fully. “We are a fairly young team,” said Bartlett coach Michele Ehrlich, a former Daily Herald all-area selectee when she played for the Hawks. “We have been working on playing as a team and communicating better on the court. The girls are still learning how to jell on the court together. We have been focusing on defense.”Burlington Central RocketsCoach: Marv Leavitt (23rd season overall, eighth at Central)Conference: Big Northern (East)Last year: 21-14Top players: seniors Karrington Bell (L/DS), Lexie Bouza (OH), Courtney Cox (S), Jess Emrich (S), Lauren Peltonen (MH), Tori Settanni (MH), Hannah Yoder (OH); juniors MaKenna Jensen (MH), Allie O’Reilly (DS), sophomore Lauren Wiltsie (OH)Outlook: The Rockets were dealt a blow in warm-ups for the preseason opener when four-year varsity player and captain Hannah Yoder sprained her ankle. She’ll be out a month. Central is a strong team with Yoder, but the Rockets proved by beating Hampshire without her that the team has diverse talent. “I’m very impressed with our team,” Rockets coach Marv Leavitt said. “It’s a very good practice team. They work hard every day and have a nice focus.” The Rockets don’t possess overwhelming height. Yoder is the team’s tallest player at 5-11. Hitter Lexie Bouza and middle MaKenna Jensen are 5-10. Bouza, a strong left-handed hitter from the right side, was one of the team’s leading scorers last year (140 kills). Emerich did not set last year after tearing an ACL. She’s back healthy and playing strong, according to Leavitt. Sophomore Lauren Wiltsie is 5-6, but the strong leaper was effective on the outside as a freshman. Junior Allie O’Reilly returns to her natural position on defense after setting last season out of necessity. She and sophomore Karrington Bell protect the back row. The Rockets will rotate three middles: seniors Lauren Peltonen and Tori Settanni and Jensen.Cary-Grove TrojansCoach: Patty Langanis (18th season)Conference: Fox Valley (Valley),Last year: 37-4, 12-0 FVC Valley, Class 4A state runner-upTop players: seniors Jess Bartczyszyn (S), Mallory Wilczynski (MB), Alex Larsen (OH), Micah Duzey (5-4),

Kaneland rallies for 1-point win
By Dave OberhelmanStarting with the long bus ride to Chicago's South Side, a two-hour wait in and around Gately Stadium and continuing with the football played on the artificial turf, Saturday's game between Kaneland and Brooks hardly resembled last season's Knights blowout.

Ejections don't faze red-hot White SoxBy Scot GregorOn Saturday night, White Sox starter Jose Quintana barely made it out of the first inning and catcher A.J. Pierzynski and manager Robin Ventura received back-to-back ejections from home-plate umpire Lance Barrett in the third. But it wasn't a problem. Not a problem. “These guys are great,” bench coach Mark Parent said after taking over for Ventura and piloting the White Sox to a 5-4 win over Seattle at U.S. Cellular Field.

Peavy’s only luck has been bad
By Scot GregorThe past few seasons, health issues hampered Jake Peavy. This year, bad luck has been the White Sox starting pitcher's main nemesis. Heading into Friday night's outing against the Mariners, Peavy was 3-8 over his last 12 starts. The right-hander deserved much better, as his 3.16 ERA over the stretch indicates, but the Sox scored just 28 total runs.

Cary-Grove has strong showing at county meet
By Dave HessOver the last few years, the Cary-Grove girls haven’t had the individual standouts Capable of finishing in the Top 10 in big invitational meets.That might change this season.With a fifth-place finish from sophomore Talia Duzey and a 14th place finish by freshman Sarah Riley, the Trojans performed well at Saturday’s McHenry County Meet.“Talia and Sarah really ran well and they are capable of finishing near the top in every meet,” said Cary-Grove coach Mark Anderson. “We have the chance to have a very good team. We need to develop our fourth, fifth and sixth runners to finish high in big meets.”The Trojans’ No. 3 runner was senior Sarah Englund, who was 18th. Tash Geiger-Powell placed 21st and Gretchen Price was 22nd and Maddie Lundon finished 38th.Lauren Van Vlierbergen led Jacobs with a second-place finish. Sam Baran (8th) and Alex Lorenz (10th) also cracked the Top 10. Kayla Guiliano was 19th while Tiffany Johnson placed 28th and Elizabeth Berry was 29th.Huntley’s Katie Mitchell placed 13th followed by Amanda Easley, who was 53rd.Crystal Lake South’s Gabriella Garay, Kiley Britten and Malgorzata Waz placed 24th, 25th and 26th respectively. Laura Biederwolf was 35th and Katie Davis was 47th for the Gators.Marengo’s Katie Adams was the county champion with a time of 18:13.8.

Fill-in Flowers leads Sox to fifth straight winAssociated PressTyler Flowers hit a tying homer and Dewayne Wise delivered a go-ahead RBI single in the Sox' two-run sixth inning, lifting the White Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday night for their fifth straight win.

Doyle, Benet stand tall at invite
By Joshua WelgeSheila Doyle is proof that more than size matters on the volleyball court.Benet opponents will soon find that out.Doyle, Benet's 5-foot-4 fireball of a libero, epitomized her team's gritty defense as the No. 10 Redwings beat Lauren Carlini and No. 5 West Aurora 28-26, 25-23 to win the Benet Invite championship on Saturday in Lisle.

Antioch meets Lake Forest Academy’s big challenge
By Patricia Babcock McGrawAntioch eventually brought Lake Forest Academy's larger-than-life team down to size under the hot sun Saturday afternoon. Despite falling behind early, Antioch outlasted the host Caxys Saturday in a 35-26 shootout in the season opener for both teams.

Bandits one win away from NPF Championship
By Daily Herald News ServicesWith superstar pitchers Monica Abbott and Cat Osterman locked in a pitching duel, the Chicago Bandits captured Game 1 of the NPF Championships Series with a 2-1 victory over the USSSA Pride. Game 2 is set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday. If the Pride wins Game 2, the two teams will meet for a decisive Game 3 at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Eitelbach shoots record 75 for Hersey
By John LeuschShe speaks English, German and a little bit of French. Her golf game spoke volumes on Saturday at the Arlington Lakes Golf Course in Arlington Heights.Junior Flo Eitelbach, a foreign exchange student from Germany, wrote a new chapter in Hersey girls golf history when she fired a seven-over 75 in the Huskies' Orange & Brown Throwdown. Eitelbach's round of 75 is the lowest 18-hole score in Hersey history. The previous low round was held by Megan Rogowski, who shot a 79 on a par-72 course two years ago.

Boys soccer/Fox Valley roundup
Daily Herald reportDundee-Crown 3, Deerfield 1: Jose Angeles, Eduardo Arellano and Malik Washington scored goals as the Chargers (2-1) took fifth place at the North Shore Shootout. Christian Martinez had 4 saves in goal for Dundee-Crown.Jacobs 2, Harvard 0: Kenny Finn and Anthony Moscatello had goals for Jacobs in this win at the Jacobs tournament.Jacobs 7, CL Central 0: Eric Soto scored the hat trick for Jacobs as the Golden Eagles won their own invitational. Kyle Klatka scored twice and Kenny Finn and Tommy Gallagher added goals for Jacobs.Burlington Central 4, Freeport 1: Bryce Warner, Christian Moring, Sean Fitzgerald and Ian Graffagna scored goals and Nolan St. John had 3 saves in goal for the Rockets (2-1-1) in this win at the DeKalb tournament.St. Edward 4, Harvest Christian 1: Joe French scored twice with Alex Semler and Johnny Shepard each adding a goal to lead St. Edward (2-1) at the St. Edward tournament. Matt Hesch had 2 saves in goal for the Green Wave. Stuart Wolff scored Harvest’s goal and Chris DeSous awas in the net for the Lions (0-2-1).Westminster Christian 2, Christian Liberty 0: Robert Kleczynski and Collin Sudis scored goals for the Warriors (3-0) in this win at the St. Edward tournament.Larkin 2, Oak Park-River Forest 1: Erik Rodriguez scored both goals for the Royals (2-1) in this nonconference win. Aldair Dominguez had 3 saves in goal for Larkin.South Elgin 3, Taft 1: Quinn Uveges, Matt Padron and Alberto Bustamante scored goals to lead South Elgin to a win at the Maine West tournament. Tyler Shipon (7 saves) and Michael Cortez (6 saves) were in goal for the Storm.

Vernon Hills twins twice to capture own tourney
Daily Herald reportVernon Hills' boys soccer team captured the championship of its own Cougar Classic Saturday, rallying to edge Grayslake Central 3-2 and then nipping Zion-Benton 2-1 for the title. Vernon Hills, which improved to 4-0, won the tournament for the first time.

A Stevenson sweep at New Trier Invite
Daily Herald reportLizzy Ettleson and Michelle Tulchinskaya didn't lose a match, and neither did Stevenson's girls tennis team in winning the New Trier invite Saturday. The Patriots dominated Moline 5-0 and captured 3-2 decisions over Highland Park, Lyons Township and New Trier.

Glenbard West sacks WW South
By Kevin SchmitAfter Saturday's mighty impressive showing against Wheaton Warrenville South, Glenbard West football coach Chad Hetlet did his best to temper his team's enthusiasm."You know, it's one game," he said. "We beat them last year and they went to the state championship game, so we've got to take it week by week."Still, it's tough to ignore the strength Glenbard West showed in a 28-7 season-opening win over the rival Tigers on a steamy day at Glen Ellyn's Duchon Field.All three phases contributed for the Hilltoppers. Joe Zito and juniors Scott Andrews and Devante Toney combined for 191 rushing yards, Joe Marconi and third-string linebacker Eric Farley snared interceptions for a defense that produced 6 sacks, and Hayden Carlson's 69-yard third-quarter punt return set up Glenbard West's final touchdown.

Waubonsie snaps West Aurora’s city streak
By John LemonWaubonsie Valley senior Ashley Bruner defended her Aurora City title Saturday at Marmion and in the process helped the Warriors end West Aurora's reign on top of the team standings. Bruner's 19:55 time put her 25 seconds ahead of runner-up Miranda Gollwitzer from West Aurora. Bruner also won this race as a junior, took second her sophomore season and finished 16th when the City meet was held at Oakhurst her freshman year.

Marmion climbs to the top
By John LemonMarmion coach Dan Billish has seen West Aurora win the Aurora City Meet so many times in recent years he was just about ready to focus on second place.

Jacobs’ Estell has big day at county meet
By Dave HessFor Jacobs senior Tyler Estell, a year has made a big difference. Mired in 50th place at last season's McHenry County Meet, Estell displayed vast improvement Saturday with a solid fifth-place effort.

South Elgin outlasts Downers Grove South
By Brian SchaumburgThe South Elgin football team showed Saturday afternoon its offense can be multi-dimensional. Jeff Broger rushed for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns in the first quarter and Robert Cuda threw 4 second-half touchdown passes as the Storm beat Downers Grove South, 48-35, in the season-opener in South Elgin.

Viator, BG wrap up Wheaton N. tourney at 2-3
Daily Herald reportThe St. Viator and Buffalo Grove girls volleyball teams each finished with 2-3 records at the Wheaton North Invite on Saturday. The Lions got a win on Wednesday over Buffalo Grove (25-21, 25-18) and one on Saturday over Andrews 26-28, 25-22, 22-11. For the five-match tourney, Viator was led on attack by Mary Cleary, who was 80-of-102 with 32 kills. She was followed by Megan Mueller (27 kills) and Kristen Abrahamson (22).

Roster already features key call-ups
By Bruce MilesLooking ahead to September call-ups for the Cubs? You won't have to look far. Many of them already are here. For that reason, the Cubs are expected to call up just a few players from the minor leagues after Sept. 1, when rosters may expand.

Hersey’s Fesl a big success story
By John LeuschHersey's Abby Fesl is extending a family tradition of setting excellence the Huskies' girls volleyball program for coach Nancy Lill.

Warren tops Stevenson for Glenbrook South title
By Rusty SilberA simple cross turned into an important goal for Sean Kirwan and Warren's boys soccer team. Kirwan ended up with the game-winning goal to lift Warren past rival Stevenson 2-0 for the championship of the Glenbrook South Invitational in Glenview Saturday.

Lakes nets come-from-behind North Shore Shootout title
By Rusty SilberIt's early, but you can start to believe in Lakes' boys soccer team. The Eagles netted the North Shore Shootout title in their second year in the tournament with a come-from-behind 3-2 victory over Round Lake at Lake Forest Saturday.

Brooks recognizes Buesing’s inspirational impact
By Ross FormanLibertyville boys cross country coach Mark Buesing is one of 25 finalists from across the country for the Most Inspiring Coach Award, presented by shoe and apparel company Brooks Running.

Palatine, St. Viator on even terms
By Mike GarofolaPalatine and St. Viator have waged some classic early-season boys soccer battles through the years. Saturday's match in Arlington Heights saw the teams end in a 1-1 draw.

Wheeling winds up in win column
By Mike GarofolaWheeling's boys soccer team had already given up a couple of leads in losses earlier this week. The Wildcats didn't let it happen again as the got their first victory 2-0 over Mundelein in the Glenbrook South tournament.

Cary, Barrington net a draw
By Mike GarofolaCary-Grove and Barrington battled for 80 minutes but neither team could find the net in a scoreless nonconference draw.

Christian Liberty shows improvement
By Connor O’GaraChristian Liberty didn't play like the team that finished 1-8 a year ago and was blown out by Luther North. In the rematch Saturday, Christian Liberty rallied with two fourth-quarter TDs but fell short 26-21 in the Northeastern Athletic Conference opener.

Garcia builds a 2-shot lead at Barclays
Associated PressFARMINGDALE, N.Y. — Sergio Garcia survived the fast, slippery greens of Bethpage Black for a 2-under 69 and a two-shot lead in The Barclays.Garcia was three shots behind Nick Watney after 10 holes Saturday and had the lead three holes later when Watney struggled off the tee. The Spaniard played bogey-free over the final eight holes, and stretched his margin to two shots when Watney three-putted the 18th for a 71.Garcia was at 10-under 203 as he goes for his second straight PGA Tour win.Players described the greens as being difficult to hold and even harder to putt. Tiger Woods three-putted four times and had a 72 that left him six shots behind. Also six behind was Phil Mickelson, who played in the morning and had a 67.

Armstrong says he’s at peace after controversy
ASPEN, Colo. — Lance Armstrong was feeling just fine even after being beaten by a lanky teenager in a grueling 36-mile mountain bike race.Better than fine, even. He’s more at ease now than he has been in a decade.In his first interview since the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency disciplined Armstrong with a lifetime ban from professional cycling and vacated his seven Tour de France titles, he said, “Nobody needs to cry for me. I’m going to be great.”Armstrong couldn’t catch Keegan Swirbul at the Power of Four bike race Saturday, finishing nearly five minutes behind the hard-charging kid.\“It’s cool to get your butt kicked by a 16-year-old when you know he has a bright future,” Armstrong said, smiling.For a few hours, Armstrong was back in his element — on a bike and in a race.No controversies weighing him down, either.The escape into the mountains around Aspen was almost refreshing. He took the time to enjoy a bright, blue day and soak in the scenery.As for what lies ahead, Armstrong wasn’t thinking that far — only toward lunch. Armstrong chatted for a few minutes before saying, “OK, I’m going to go eat a cheeseburger.”Before leaving, though, he posed for pictures with the throng of fans that gathered at the base of a ski lift to watch the racers finish.Asked if there was anything he would to say to his fans, the ones who’ve supported him through the controversy, he said: “I think people understand that we’ve got a lot of stuff to do going forward. That’s what I’m focused on and I think people are supportive of that. It’s great to be out here.”Decked out in black and gold and sporting a Livestrong emblem on his jersey, Armstrong tinkered with his bike and gave a kiss to girlfriend Anna Hansen before pedaling off. Hansen was waiting at the finish, too.So were plenty of other members of the Armstrong entourage.His busy weekend was supposed to include a trail marathon Sunday. But he told The Associated Press two hours later he was going to skip the race.This competition simply took that much out of him. With good reason, given all the climbing the cyclists had to do.And while Armstrong may be banned from cycling, it certainly hasn’t diminished his passion for competition.Only now, these weekend races may have to suffice.“It’s not so much about racing anymore for me,” Armstrong said. “For me, it’s more about staying fit and coming out here and enjoying one of the most beautiful parts of the world, on a beautiful day, on a very hard course. Some may say you’re a little sick to spend your free time doing stuff like this. I had a good time.”So did Swirbul — beating his idol was the highlight of his burgeoning career.Or so he thought. Then came this: Armstrong saying Swirbul was a rider to keep an eye on down the road. Swirbul beamed as he stood next to Armstrong.Swirbul hardly had the heart to tell Armstrong that he won with only one gear — the rest going out early in the race.“I’m so psyched right now,” said Swirbul, who turns 17 on Sept. 2. “I wanted to win this race so bad.”How come?“To beat the 7-time Tour champ,” he said, grinning.To riders such as Swirbul, Armstrong will always be champion of those Tour de France titles, no matter what rulings are made.“It’s just a bunch of bureaucrats causing trouble,” said Max Taam, who trains with Armstrong and finished third Saturday. “I think he’s just happy to move on and be out on his bike.”Armstrong, who retired a year ago and turns 41 next month, said Thursday he would no longer challenge USADA and declined to exercise his last option by entering arbitration. He denied again that he took banned substances in his career, calling USADA’s investigation a “witch hunt” without any physical evidence.

Federer, Djokovic, Williams sisters highlight Open
Associated PressJust look at Rodger Federer now. Wimbledon champion, once again, stretching his record total to 17 Grand Slam championships. Ranked No. 1, once again. And — heading into Monday's start of the U.S. Open — the favorite to reach the final, once again.

Bosox send Gonzalez, Beckett & Crawford to Dodgers
Associated PressThe Boston Red Sox sent first baseman Adrian Gonzalez, pitcher Josh Beckett and outfielder Carl Crawford to the Dodgers on Saturday, parting with the high-priced stars in a nine-player trade that was the biggest swap in Los Angeles' history.

Cubs can't muster enough O against RockiesAssociated PressCarlos Gonzalez used his speed to beat out a potential double-play ball in the seventh inning and drive in the go-ahead run in the Colorado Rockies' 4-3 victory over the Cubs on Saturday.

Images: Wheeling vs. Mundelein football
The Wheeling High School Wildcats football team hosted and won 23-22 over the Mundelein High School Mustangs in the opening game of the 2012 high school football season Friday night, August 24th.

Images: Fremd vs. Lake Zurich football
The Lake Zurich High School Bears football team hosted and were victorious 21-0 over the Fremd High School Vikings in the opening game of the 2012 high school football season Friday night, August 24th

Leyden shuts out Fenton
By Paul LothLeyden rode the running of Mickey Gulo and the opportunistic passing of Michael Smith in ruining Fenton's home opener, winning going away 34-0 in a nonconference battle.

Willowbrook edges Glenbard East
By Jason WattAfter suffering through a winless season last year, Willowbrook showed heart in its first game this season as it hung on for a 42-41 victory over Glenbard East on Friday night. But that win didn't come easy for the Warriors.

McHenry rolls up the points vs. Larkin
By Jerry FitzpatrickLarkin and McHenry were locked in a good battle until the second quarter of Friday's season opener at Memorial Field in Elgin. Then the visiting Warriors capitalized on 3 second-quarter Larkin turnovers and the Royals' porous run defense to turn a 12-10 deficit after a quarter into a 60-20 blowout.

St. Francis rolls past R-B
By James TaylorWith 2011 Suburban Catholic Conference Blue Division offensive co-MVP Jack Petrando sidelined after a with a knee injury, there may have been a bit of trepidation as St. Francis opened its season Friday night against Riverside-Brookfield. However, a combination of a veteran offensive line and sophomore running back T.J. Jackson quelled any notions of uncertainty as the Spartans ran all over Riverside-Brookfield en route to a 57-12 victory Friday night in Riverside.

Final drive thwarts Huntley
By Steve NicholsAt the 3:42 mark in the fourth quarter, new Huntley football coach John Hart looked primed to get his first coaching victory for Huntley after 27 years and 2 state championships in the state of Indiana. And all Huntley had to do to preserve a 26-21 win was hold onto the football to pull off quite an upset in the Fox Valley Conference crossover. Instead, a costly fumble inside the Crystal Lake Central 10-yard line with under 2 minutes remaining opened up the worst case scneario for the Red Raiders and one last chance for the Tigers.

Blocked punt propels Cary-Grove
By Dave HessHolding a slim 21-13 lead late in the second quarter, Cary-Grove was seeking a big play to take control of Friday's nonconference game with St. Charles East. Mickey Duncan provided the spark Cary-Grove needed. With the Saints' Chris Segretto, punting from the end zone, Duncan blew through St. Charles East's interior front, blocked the punt and recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown.

Metea Valley rallies to hand Kleinhans first win
By Chris TraczekNo matter the outcome, Friday was going to be a memorable night for Metea Valley's Ben Kleinhans as he coached his first game as a head varsity football coach. The memories will be fonder as Kleinhans watched the Mustangs come from behind three times to post a 24-22 victory over visiting Plainfield East.

Wheaton North blanks Bartlett
By Seth HancockLast year, it took till the final play for Wheaton North to beat Bartlett in its season opener.It didn’t take as long to secure the victory this year as the Falcons defeated the host Hawks 49-0 in nonconference football play Friday night at Millennium Field in Streamwood.“We knew that they were going to be hungry because we kind of stole one last year,” said Falcons’ coach Joe Wardynski. “But we thought our kids prepared really well this week for them and it showed.”The young Wheaton North offense struggled on the first drive of the game as Bartlett’s defense forced a three-and-out.On the Hawks’ first possession of the game, Aaron Everson broke two big runs of 17 and 27 yards, but on the fourth play from scrimmage Wheaton North’s Beau Martin sacked Bartlett starting quarterback Steve Hrbacek forcing a fumble at midfield which Martin scooped up and ran back 50 yards for the game’s first score two minutes into play.“The defense scoring for us, that was huge,” said Falcons’ starting QB John Peltz. “Our defense came out and did a great job, and the offensive line did a great job protecting me. To put 49 points on the board in the first game, it gives us a lot of confidence.”Hrbacek broke his collar bone on the play and missed the rest of the game as sophomore Jordan Flint took over, and from there it was all Wheaton North.Clayton Thorson caught a 53-yard touchdown pass from Peltz (7-for-11, 103 yards) as the Falcons led 14-0 after the first quarter.Thorson had a big game with 102 rushing yards, 64 receiving yards and 32 passing yards as he took the snaps in the second and fourth quarters. Thorson threw a 16-yard TD pass to Tom Colletti in the second, and Thorson ran for a 57-yard TD in the fourth.“He’s a very talented kid,” Wardynski said. “On any other team, he’s probably their starting QB.”The Falcons led 35-0 at halftime with 6-yard and 2-yard TD runs by Patrick Sharp, and Colletti caught a 2-yard pass in the end zone from Peltz in the third quarter.Bartlett’s offense stuck on the ground with 128 rushing yards led by Everson’s 98.“We wanted to make sure we could run the ball,” said Bartlett coach Tom Meaney. “We were happy with the running game.”

Dundee-Crown rolls over Elgin to end streak
By Brian SchaumburgNearly three years of frustration came out Friday night. The Dundee-Crown football team ended a 26-game losing streaking by routing an undermanned Elgin team, 54-12, in the season opener for both teams in Carpentersville.

Images: Oswego vs. Geneva football
The Geneva Vikings lost 47-21 to Oswego on opening night of the 2012 high school football season, and the first game on their new home turf at Burgess Field.

Ritchie, Burlington knock off Hampshire
By Allen OshinskiRyan Ritchie helped Burlington Central with his arm and with his legs. In the end, it was just too much for Hampshire. Ritchie ran for 2 touchdowns and set up a field goal with his passing, as the Rockets defeated their rivals, 16-7, in nonconference action in Hampshire. He finished with 105 yards passing and 94 yards rushing.

Business

Smart meter movement stirs rowdy debate
Associated PressSome angry residents are building steel cages around their electric meters, threatening installers who show up with new ones and brandishing Texas flags at boisterous hearings about the utility conversion.

Web designers should forget the desktop
Farhad ManjooEvery morning I wake up too early, reach for my iPad, and scan the morning's tech headlines. This is a pathetic enough existence, but the websites I frequent aren't helping. The problem is that much of the Web is just too overcrowded for tablet displays. When you load up a site on your iPad, you're often presented with a crush of text, pictures and videos that are jammed up together.

Chinese turn to microblogs for donations
The Washington PostThese days, when tragedy strikes — children orphaned, adults beaten close to death, students starving in schools — Chinese citizens are increasingly depending not on their government nor officially sanctioned nonprofits, but on Twitter-like microblogs called Weibo for donations. The emergence of Weibo philanthropy has been spurred on by widespread suspicion and exasperation among Chinese with their government's decades-long stranglehold over the social assistance and charity sector.

Twitter stomping on potential competitors
By Will Oremus, SlateNothing says "We're ready to compete with Mark Zuckerberg" like smushing legions of seemingly friendly collaborators beneath your feet to prevent them from becoming competitors. That's essentially what Twitter did last week with a blog post announcing a new set of rules for how developers can use its API, or application programming interface.

How a fake scandal duped journalists
By Ryan Gallagher, SlateAn email claiming to reveal a political scandal will grab the attention of almost any journalist. But what if the email was just a ruse to make you download government-grade spyware designed to take total control of your computer? It could happen — as a team of award-winning Moroccan reporters recently found out.

OnLive game streaming company says it will live on
Associated PressOnLive, the video game streaming startup that was full of promise when it was unveiled three years ago, has reorganized its business and cut roughly half of its staff amid financial difficulties. But it says it will continue to operate under the same name and customers should not see a change in their service.

Review: Samsung’s Music Hub muddies song ownershipBy Ryan NakashimaSamsung's new music service tries to combine four things into one: an all-you-can-listen plan like Spotify, a pay-per-song store like iTunes, an Internet music storage service like iTunes Match and a radio service like Pandora. That's a great premise at a great price: At $10 a month, Music Hub promises an affordable, ad-free listening experience.

Apple big, but still has room for growth
Bloomberg NewsApple, already the most valuable U.S. company in history, has room to grow further as its stock trades at a discount. Investors' attitudes toward Apple in the coming months will hinge on the success of the next iPhone. The company will unveil a revamped version of the handset on Sept. 12.

Life & Entertainment

Bat symbol graces pool in Hinsdale home
By ZillowUsually the Bat signal is spotted in a dark sky over Gotham City. But in one Hinsdale home listed for$2.55 million, the symbol is found under water on the bottom of the pool.

Weekend picks: All-American Rejects headlines BenfestBy Scott Morgan and Laura StewartWhat better way to start the school year than a concert by rockers The All-American Rejects tonight at Benedictine University's annual BenFest in Lisle? For art lovers, check out the Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts or the Port Clinton Art Festival in Highland Park. Enjoy Broadway favorites and more courtesy of The Symphonic Pops Orchestra of Chicago at the outdoor Summer Breeze Concert in Schaumburg. And don't miss Michael McDermott in concert at the Montrose Room.

New AIDS-like disease appearing in Asians Associated PressResearchers have identified a mysterious new disease that has left scores of people in Asia and some in the United States with AIDS-like symptoms even though they are not infected with HIV. The patients' immune systems become damaged, leaving them unable to fend off germs as healthy people do. What triggers this isn't known, but the disease does not seem to be contagious.

Family hopes to rebuild a historic house for price of new construction The Washington PostTerri Rosenthal decided to save an old house after she lost hers. Her family’s three-story Victorian was gone in moments, burned to ashes last year in a fire. She wanted to send a message — that it doesn’t take new construction to get a fresh start. So she’s in the midst of dismantling an 18th-century house in Massachusetts piece by careful piece, packing the house into a tractor-trailer and moving it to the Rosenthals’ contemporary home in Purcellville, Va.

New exhibit tells history from pueblos' perspective Associated PressFor the first time, New Mexico's pueblos have come together to offer their own historical perspective on the effects of 100 years of state and federal policy as part of an exhibit at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque. Simple black-and-white designs meant to represent turkey feathers form the basis of a timeline that runs through the museum.

U.S. would benefit from Danish-style mortgage system
By Jack GuttentagThe first article in this series examined the two obvious strategies for expanding private sector lending as a replacement for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Both are impractical. What is needed is a more robust secondary market. The good news is that a tested model exists in Denmark.

Resources to help new association board members
By David M. BendoffQ. All of the board members of our association are first time owners in an association. Are there resources out there that we can take advantage of which provide education and other information to associations?

Nicole Richie fashions collaboration with Impulse Associated PressYou know her by the sunglasses she always has with her. You know her from TV, and you might know her from the tabloids, too, but Nicole Richie isn't convinced any of it works for or against her when it comes to building her design career. Now she is banking on a big fall season. That's when her limited-edition collection for Macy's contemporary department debuts, and she also stars in the ads.

Serious couples should have the kid discussion Associated PressWhether it's having children at all or how many to have, divorce attorneys and therapists said the issue rears regularly, but it's often unrealistic to think couples can close the negotiation on kids before heading to the altar. Talking about it, at the very least, is a good idea before the rings are on.

South Barrington home is listing of the week
By Jean MurphyThis stately, English country home sits amid 2.6 rolling acres in South Barrington, bounded by woods and lowlands. Still owned by the family that built it in 1988, the house has been impeccably maintained and periodically updated.

Housing market experiences noticeable uptick
By Jean MurphyThe real estate business in the Chicago area has taken a significant spike since March, finally picking up steam, according to Tom Zander of Picket Fence Realty in Mount Prospect.

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The Soapbox
The Daily Herald Editorial BoardOur Soapbox opinions are about fans at high school games, gambling expansion and a homeowner whose improvement project just wouldn't quit, among other topics.

Strikes are form of blackmail
A Kildeer letter to the editor: How have strikes remained legal all these years, when they are really a form of blackmail — negotiations only if they can strike to get their way.

Tougher, quicker sentences are solution
A Lake Zurich letter to the editor: Want effective gun laws? The only trouble with an effective gun law is that you and many others would be beating your chests and crying that it is unfair to the criminal.

Roskam ignores need for health law
A Palatine letter to the editor: I wonder if Peter Roskam has ever gone to the many hospitals in the 6th Congressional District and talked to patients and families who might be scared to death that this illness may mean loss of job or insurance, or wonder how they will be able to pay over $20,000 per year for Cobra.

A decoding of Walsh’s statements
A Schaumburg letter to the editor: I can't figure out if Joe Walsh is just not very smart or if he suffers from "foot-in-mouth" disease. Or does he think we're so dumb that we don't understand that he's talking to his base in code?

Roskam has integrity, wisdom
A Schaumburg letter to the editor: Peter Roskam is one of the wisest and most articulate members of Congress and is fighting hard to spur job growth, balance the budget and combat excessive federal regulations.

Look beyond the Obama distractions
A letter to the editor: The real issue is that we have a whiner-in-chief who refuses to accept any responsibility or accountability for any of the disastrous financial policies that have decimated employment, housing values and investments.

National debt needs our attention now
A Palatine letter to the editor: We need fewer politicians and more statesmen in Washington. Some have outsourced their legislative duties to lobbyists by signing the no-tax Norquist pledge, and the dialogue on "tax the rich" is misleading.

Don’t politicize Chicago murders
A Geneva letter to the editor: On Aug. 6, The Daily Herald printed a letter to the editor by James A. Wagner of Barrington that is irrational, uninformed, misguided, and slightly prejudiced. Mr. Wagner begins discussing the troublesome murder rate in the city of Chicago this year. However, how taxation and regulation relates to homicide is anyone's guess because a large majority of these murders have been linked to gang activity.

Ryan values don’t match all Christians
A Wheaton letter to the editor: I am ashamed that Paul Ryan should claim to share my Catholic Christian values. His economic plan has been condemned by the American bishops, campaigned against by the American nuns, and is distasteful to those of us who put a high value on helping the poor, the needy, the victims of corporate and social and governmental injustice.

Thanks to many on storm cleanup
A Winfield Township letter to the editor: The July 1 microburst ravaged approximately 20 miles of road in unincorporated Winfield Township, leaving residents with huge amounts of tree debris that needed to be removed. This amount of debris was out of the scope of a typical storm damage pickup and Winfield Township found it necessary to seek additional help.

Democrats don’t get their own ideology
A Warrenville letter to the editor: No. No. No. I will not let Richard Cohen get away with this one. On Aug. 8, he wrote a column about Jewish success, in Europe, in America and in Israel.

Do your research
on vaccines
A West Chicago letter to the editor: In his Aug. 13 Fence Post letter, "Now is the time for immunization check," Dr. William Werner cites a recent uptick in whooping cough (pertussis) cases and encourages adults and children who are in contact with babies to get the DTaP vaccine. He fails to tell the whole story.

A movie to see
before election
A Lombard letter to the editor: I recently saw the movie 2016 and am convinced all voters ought to view this before the November election. The movie, based on the book, is well done and thought-provoking and answers many questions as well as raises many more.